After a 14 year courageous battle with cancer, Walter (Wally/Walt), in his 58th year, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, August 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. With special mention to his beautiful niece Nic for rushing to Sarnia to help Uncle Walt through his final stages in Life with her compassionate care & tender loving nursing skills.
Walt will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dawn (VanDerVeeken) Hughson, sons Calvin (Kasey), Kevin, mother Doreen McLean (Dan), sister Tracy (Jeff). Also survived by his sister & brother-in-laws Jennifer (Scott) Park, Angela (Denny) Spitzig, Barb (Mark) Haight, Dennis (Nancy) VanDerVeeken, his many nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles, cousins & lifelong friends. Predeceased by his son Levi Joseph Hughson, father Gerald LeRoy Hughson, sister Terry Ann Hughson & in laws Donald & Norma & Connie VanDerVeeken. Walt is also survived by his 3 beautiful Grand Puppies Tucker, Lulu & Filly. The puppies helped Grandpa through each life long day with many kisses, snuggles, and cuddles.
Wally was born in Dresden and raised on the beautiful waters of Wasaga Beach. He was a very proud father and an exceptional hockey dad. His love for fishing, playing cards and shooting pool was known especially with his buddy Bruce. Walt also enjoyed the company of staff and friends at The Starlight Casino in Pt. Edward. He was a very proud member for 30 years of Local 793 International Union of Operating Engineers. It was with great sadness Walt was forced to retire last year due to his sickness. He truly loved his job and enjoyed the social with the boys on the different job sites. Throughout Walt’s sickness there is so much gratitude and thankfulness to be sent as he was blessed with the best medical care possible from London & Sarnia. Walt lived his Life to the fullest possible ability with his sickness. With courage & strength, and the will to Live he fought with everything he had and was nothing shy of a true warrior. He was a beautiful man with a heart of gold that will be greatly missed by all.
Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Due to Covid restrictions, a private family funeral service will be held. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donation to the Sarnia & District Humane Society (cheques mailed to the funeral home or made online, please).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Walter LeRoy Hughson June 9th 1963 August 27th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sarnia, Province: Ontario